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0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Juvenile Law for Colorado on
Q: An affidavit, demand letter or a motion/ complaint to give first notice of violation by government officials.

I have claims against a few officials but I don't know just how far or what type of legal counsel otlr who I tell my story in order to make sure it follows through all the way.

0 Answers | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Colorado on
Q: Can you help me find C.R.S. § 13-21-414. I have looked all over westlaw and google, nothing has turned up.

Looking for a Colorado Statute. Just to avoid any confusion.

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Health Care Law for Colorado on
Q: I want to obtain gun ownership. I am 30 and was hospitalized at 22 for suicidal thoughts. Can I be pardoned in Colorado?

I am a 30 year old woman in Colorado. I want a gun for self defense as well as for hunt. I was hospitalized twice when I was 19 and 22. Both times I checked myself in without understanding the ramifications of going to the hospital. How can I check to see if I can obtain a gun without embarrassing... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Municipal Law for Colorado on
Q: Our city has a community garden enclosed by a fence. Egress requires a key. Is this permissible?

EDITED: Thank you for the reply. However, the question is not about be excluded from entering, it’s about being blocked from exiting.

City residents can rent a plot for gardening. Each gardener is given a key. The community garden is enclosed with a fence with 2 gates. The gates lock... View More

Michael Joseph Larranaga
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answered on Jun 22, 2023

If it is city property then they may have a right to exclude people from their property. It depends on why you are asking, which city, is it open to the public, and so on.

If they are excluding you because of something like race or gender then it could be a big problem. But if is because...
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1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Colorado on
Q: Is there a law of how many kids can live in a 2 bedroom house with their two parents?

I have been made aware of a family (step mom and a dad) who have two boys 6 & 4 and a 1 year old girl expecting a new baby boy in a few months who live in a two bedroom 1 bathroom house with multiple dogs as well.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Apr 14, 2023

Under what is known as the “2+1” standard, it is considered housing discrimination to adopt an occupancy limit on a dwelling that is less than two persons per bedroom plus one person per unit. So, for a two-bedroom apartment, any limit that is less than five people runs afoul of federal... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Colorado on
Q: i've been called for jury duty in summit county, co, but i moved 2 months ago to another county. do i still have to go?

i no longer live in summit county. I moved to jefferson county 2 months ago. do i still have to do jury duty?

Michael Joseph Larranaga
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answered on Aug 26, 2022

You may wish to reach out to the contact person listed on the jury duty notice. They may just dismiss you. If no one is listed, you should be able to look up the contact person on the court's website.

But if you are unable to get ahold of anyone then show up and let the staff know....
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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Colorado on
Q: Questions Regarding Pregnancy Accommodations and FMLA in Colorado State?

I am wondering if it would be possible to get input from one of your attorneys in regards to an employment situation that I have recently found myself in.

I am currently 6.5 months pregnant, and have been granted an accommodation since January, during my first trimester, when I started to... View More

Kyle Anderson
Kyle Anderson
answered on Apr 28, 2021

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, people with disabilities (including pregnancy and related side effects) are permitted to request reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform their jobs while honoring their restrictions. However, the accommodation must be reasonable, and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Communications Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Colorado on
Q: Do I need to be on call to testify in court if I never received a subpoena in Colorado?

I was involved in an armed gas station robbery in 2019. DA called me Feb. of this year and admitted they were sending everything to the wrong person with my same name despite having my police report and information. They said the lead investigator would call me in March. Never did. I finally called... View More

Brian K. McHugh
Brian K. McHugh
answered on Apr 13, 2021

If you have not been personally served with a subpoena you have no legal obligation to appear. However, I assume you are important witness since, as you say, you were "involved in an armed gas station robbery." Unless you were a participant, you might want to give some thought to... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Colorado on
Q: I have a permanent green card, I was approved for Public Housing. Would that count against me for citizenship ?

Would that hurt me or count against me when applying for naturalization.

Deron Edward Smallcomb
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Deron Edward Smallcomb
answered on Mar 11, 2020

It shouldn't prevent you from obtaining citizenship, though often times there is a great deal of subjectivity.

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1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Colorado on
Q: what are the ramifications of appointing a Town Administrator as Town Clerk and Town Treasurer also.
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 28, 2020

It depends on their roles. It could be a conflict of interest, or it could be nothing. In the hypothetical, if the responsibilities of one position required minimizing town expenditures, and the responsibilities of the other position involved justifying new furniture for a school, one could say the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Tax Law for Colorado on
Q: Can Colorado State take my federal tax refund for an offset

That I might owe Colorado student loan or court cost I'm not getting a Colorado refund but I'm getting a federal refund can can Colorado take my federal refund

D. Mathew Blackburn
D. Mathew Blackburn
answered on Apr 20, 2019

Yes. It'll depend on who exactly you owe and what stage the collections activity is at but they can intercept at a certain point.

I would suggest proactively resolving the matter prior to an intercept.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Gov & Administrative Law and Legal Malpractice for Colorado on
Q: I was decieved, lured in, driven to an unknown location, held,questioned, and left there. What should I do?
Brian K. McHugh
Brian K. McHugh
answered on Apr 10, 2019

Not enough information provided. For starters, who did these things to you?

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Personal Injury for Colorado on
Q: Can a person be banned from a public space by an informal administrative order?

I have been "banned" from a public library for violating "policies" until I meet certain conditions.

This was decided by a hearing in absentia conducted by the library administration not a hearing officer.

I have been threatened with arrest for trespassing if I... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jan 23, 2019

Assuming the library owns its building they can decide who to admit. You can contact the Colorado Civil Liberties Union but I don't see that they couldn't, especially if you appeared to violate their rules for conduct or use of materials.

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1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Immigration Law for Colorado on
Q: I am a united states citizen and my boyfriend is from El Salvador. we are having a baby. Is Marriage the only solution?

We have been together for 2 years now, he has court in May what can be done to help him get a green card or any way for him to stay in the United States. besides Marriage what else can be done?

Carl Shusterman
Carl Shusterman
answered on Apr 30, 2018

Marriage is generally the easiest and fastest way to get a green card. Others get green cards through employment, investment, asylum, etc. He should meet with an immigration attorney to go over his alternatives.

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Colorado on
Q: What court has jurisdiction where a state agency is levying a tax anyway that was voted down by the legislature?
Tristan Kenyon Schultz
Tristan Kenyon Schultz
answered on Apr 7, 2017

If it is a federal tax, the court is either Tax Court (yes there really is a Tax Court) or a local Federal District Court (in Denver). If it is a state tax, the court is a Colorado District Court (likely in Denver). Potentially a federal court can review certain state taxes if this is a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Colorado on
Q: Possible contempt of court proceedings for not appearing for jury duty when the jury summons was never received?

I received a letter today from the City of Aurora (Colorado) stating contempt of court proceedings will be started against me if I do not call the Jury's Commissioner's office within 10 days, which I'll be sure to do. But I never received a summons. Can I really be held in contempt... View More

Tristan Kenyon Schultz
Tristan Kenyon Schultz
answered on Apr 4, 2017

You can claim that you were not provided notice, but this won't excuse the appearance obligation. You can be held in contempt for non-appearance. This type of proceeding is relatively rare, and usually if you show up for jury duty (without incident) nothing happens. In the rare cases where... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Colorado on
Q: I'm moving from IA to CO, and am changing my name. Can I just get my new license there?

Will have proof of CO residency for 30 days by the time I move.

Tristan Kenyon Schultz
Tristan Kenyon Schultz
answered on Mar 28, 2017

Yes, you can wait until you become a Colorado resident to change your name. Where and when you choose to change your name is a personal choice (beyond applicable state requirements related to updating of records).

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence, Gov & Administrative Law and Family Law for Colorado on
Q: Can I challenge temporary or permanent orders in the state of Colorado?

None.

Tristan Kenyon Schultz
Tristan Kenyon Schultz
answered on Mar 27, 2017

You can challenge both orders. It is usually unwise to challenge a temporary order because they are of such a short duration (and also not usually cost-effective for the legal fees). Permanent orders can also be challenged by: (1) requesting a rehearing (usually within 21 days of the order), (2)... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Gov & Administrative Law and Military Law for Colorado on
Q: 100% blind disabled veteran seek relief fm incorrect $151k collection from DFAS derived from 5 yrs alleged overpmts

I realize timing is everything. I know I retired during a bad time for the Federal govt & the veterans retirement system, that is, between 2008 & 2015, when there was not a Streamlined, one-stop process for honorable & medically retired personnel.

(BTW, I got my VA medical and... View More

Tristan Kenyon Schultz
Tristan Kenyon Schultz
answered on Mar 20, 2017

Yikes! Due to the sums involved, it is highly recommended that you contact an attorney that specializes in military law and/or military disability claims. Since the VA and DoD are not known for their transparency or efficiency, I suspect that something can be done legally.

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